WindowHider

A desktop application that allows you to manage window visibility on Windows systems. Built with Electron for the frontend and a custom C++ backend.

Features

• List all running windows
• Toggle window visibility (show/hide)
• Modern, transparent UI
• Easy to use interface
• System tray integration

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Visual Studio (for building the backend)
• Windows OS

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/WindowHider.git
cd WindowHider

2. Install frontend dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install

3. Build the backend:

• Open the backend folder in Visual Studio
• Build the solution in Release mode
• The output will be in backend/Release/

4. Run in development mode:

npm run dev

5. Build for production:

npm run build

The installer will be created in the frontend/dist directory.

Project Structure

WindowHider/
├── frontend/           # Electron frontend
│   ├── app/           # React components
│   ├── public/        # Static assets
│   └── main.js        # Electron main process
└── backend/           # C++ backend
    ├── src/          # Source files
    └── Release/      # Compiled executables

Development

• Frontend: React + Electron
• Backend: C++ with Windows API
• UI: Tailwind CSS + Radix UI

Available Scripts

• npm run dev: Start development server
• npm run build: Build production version
• npm run pack: Create unpacked build

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details